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Ashley Jackson practices their flag formations Monday, Jan. 18, 2020 at Carterville High School. This is the team's first practice in two months according to Coach Linda Drust. Illinois is now in Phase 4 under the Restore Illinois Plan allowing gatherings of up to 50 people. This is the team's first practice in two months according to Coach Linda Drust. Illinois is now in Phase 4 under the Restore Illinois Plan allowing gatherings of up to 50 people. The team and coaches now face the challenge of changing their practices to no touching, no stunts and no shouting their cheers due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Worth the Wait

Isabel Miller, Photographer
January 18, 2021
Graduates celebrate as fireworks go off Saturday, July 18, 2020 during Carterville High School's graduation ceremony.

Carterville graduates reunite to walk stage

Isabel Miller, Photographer
July 18, 2020
Senior Lauren Cravens waves as the parade moves through downtown Saturday, June 20, 2020 during a parade organized by the senior's families. Cravens, a member of the cheer team took the first place trophy in the IHSA State Small Team final in February of this year.

Carterville Lions Class of 2020 honored with graduation parade

Isabel Miller, Photographer
June 20, 2020
Senior guard Megan Barton hugs senior forward Jeniah Thompson Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 during the Lady Lions' 61-38 victory against the Riverdale Rams.

Lady Lions devour Riverdale Rams in historic victory

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 29, 2020
Senior forward Jeniah Thompson goes for the basket Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 during the Lady Lions' 54-63 loss against the Marshall Commandos.

Lady Lions fall to Commandos, rally to play Riverdale

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 28, 2020
Carterville players hug as the game comes to a close Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 during the Lions' 40-60 to Mt. Carmel during their regional semifinal in Vienna. Photo by Isabel Miller

Lions end season in Vienna with loss against Mt. Carmel

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 26, 2020
I Wanna Dance!

I Wanna Dance!

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 21, 2020
The bench reacts after a foul called on Carterville Friday, Feb. 21, 2020 during the Junior Varsity Lions' 42-50 loss against the Pinckneyville Panthers at home. Photo by Isabel Miller

Junior Varsity Lions fall to Pinckneyville

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 21, 2020
Seniors Jeniah Thompson and Abbey Crain celebrate Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020 after the Lady Lions' 54-42 win against the Nashville Hornets during their sectional championship at home. Photo by Isabel Miller

Lady Lions advance to the Elite 8

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 20, 2020
Head Coach Matt Crain reacts Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 after the Lady Lions' 62-46 win against Freeburg during their sectional semifinal at home. The Lions will play at the sectional championship on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m. Photo by Isabel Miller

Lady Lions blast past Freeburg as they advance to sectional championship

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 18, 2020
Carterville cheer hold their trophy Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 after Carterville cheer won first place at the IHSA competitive cheerleading state championship. The team scored 89.87.

STATE CHAMPS!

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 8, 2020
Carterville cheer advances to state finals

Carterville cheer advances to state finals

Isabel Miller, Photographer
February 7, 2020
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